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(732) 222-8221
910 Oceanport Way
PO Box 370
Oceanport, NJ 07757
GOVERNING BODY
Budgets & Audits & Financials
Oceanport operates under the Borough form of New Jersey municipal government. The Borough form is often referred to as a “weak mayor-strong council” form. The mayor retains all general law authority, presides over council meetings and can vote in the case of a tie. The mayor appoints, with the advice and consent of council, all subordinate officers of the municipality. The council is the legislative body of the Borough. All executive responsibilities not placed in the office of the Mayor by general law or the Borough law remain with the council.
The Borough Council is comprised of six members, elected by the public in partisan elections for three-year terms of office on a staggered schedule, with two seats coming up for election each year. All members have equal power and may vote on all issues. The Mayor is elected by the public in partisan elections for a four-year term of office.
The Borough Council is comprised of six members, elected by the public in partisan elections for three-year terms of office on a staggered schedule, with two seats coming up for election each year. All members have equal power and may vote on all issues. The Mayor is elected by the public in partisan elections for a four-year term of office.
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Upcoming Meetings
No events foundMayor Thomas J. Tvrdik
Mayor Tvrdik's Message
December 2024 / January 2025
2024 has come and gone. They say time flies when you are having fun, but it also flies when you are hard at work. I am proud to say the Borough’s Council and its employees were hard at work for the entirety of 2024. The fruits of their labor can be seen in the tremendous improvements to our recreational facilities (most notably at Gatta Park and at Blackberry Bay Park), the vast amount of infrastructure updates, the great number of personnel changes, and the unqualified successes of our community events with our very many annuals like the Summer’s End Festival, Easter Egg Hunt, Memorial Day Parade, Veteran’s Day Ceremony, and most recently the festive and fun Holiday Extravaganza.
Phase 3 of Maria Gatta Park was completed in September with the addition of state-of-the-art LED lighting. This phase was financed with grants and other third-party funding. It will be instrumental in allowing the park to be used at night safely and efficiently. To date, Maria Gatta Park has generated almost $500,000.00 in gross revenue during 2024. The annual debt service for the park is about $240,000.00, which means the Borough realized close to $260,000.00 in adjusted revenue from the use of the fields while our recreation sports organizations have been able to use the fields for free. Hats off to Council President Deerin, Councilman O’Brien, and Councilman Keeshan for spearheading this transformative project. Please note we are working on Phase 4 improvements to Maria Gatta Park which will include permanent bathrooms and storage facilities.
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Council President Deerin
Phone: (732) 222-8221
Email: [email protected]
Term Expires: 12/31/2024
Committees:
Chairman, Parks and Recreation
Member, Health and Human Services
Member, Public Safety
Councilwoman Patricia Cooper
Phone: (732) 222-8221
Email: [email protected]
Term Expires: 12/31/2025
Committees:
Chairwoman, Planning and Development
Member, Public Safety
Member, Finance and Administration
Councilman Richard Gallo
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Phone: (732) 222-8221 |
Councilman Bryan Keeshen
Phone: (732) 222-8221
Email: [email protected]
Term Expires: 12/31/2026
Committees:
Chairman, Public Safety
Member, Planning and Development
Member, Finance & Administration
Councilman Michael O'Brien
Phone: (732) 222-8221
Email: [email protected]
Term Expires: 12/31/2024
Committees:
Chairman, Finance and Administration
Member, Planning and Development
Member, Public Works
Councilman Keith Salnick
Phone: (732) 222-8221
Email: [email protected]
Term Expires: 12/31/2025
Committees:
Chairman, Health & Human Services
Member, Parks & Recreation
Member, Public Works
COUNCIL COMMITTEES
PUBLIC SAFETY:
Police, Fire, First Aid, OEM, Cable & Technology
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION:
Finance, Administration, Capital Improvement, Insurance
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT:
Planning Board, Economic Development, Ordinances, Utilities, Construction
PUBLIC WORKS & ENGINEERING:
Building & Grounds, Public Works, Engineering, Sanitation, Recycling
PARKS & RECREATIONS:
Parks and Recreation, Shade Tree, Seniors, Public Information, Special Events
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:
Health Education, Coastal Drug Alliance, Flood Mitigation, Water Watch, Library, Environmental. Commission